Top Cologne Music Tours in 2026

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Dive into the soulful, rebellious heart of Cologne's Südstadt. This tour follows in the footsteps of Wolfgang Niedecken and his legendary rock band BAP. Discover how the Cologne dialect became the voice of a national movement while you wander through unconventional pubs, an occupied chocolate factory, and medieval city gates. It is a journey full of workers' solidarity, political activism, and that special, intimate neighborhood feeling. - 2.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 105 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in pop culture and media Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app